Guided: Namibia's Abundant Wildlife

Mount Etjo is a secluded mountain situated within the pristine wilderness of the Okonjati Game Reserve in northern Namibia. This small yet imposing mountain offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of the African wilderness. Activities include guided nature walks, wildlife tracking, and birdwatching, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural splendour of the reserve.

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A call from the far western wilderness beckons you to the home of the desert adapt world. With the largest predator population outside of Etosha National Park, this destination will not disappoint. With rooms and safari tents on offer, your stay will be most memorable.

Location: 121 km west of Kamanjab off the C43

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Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge - Pool

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge - Guest Room

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge - Family Room

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana-Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana-Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge - Jimbo

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge - Outdoor Seating

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge - Outdoor Dining

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge - Dining Area

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana-Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge - Breakfast Area

Palmwag Lodge Credit: GondwanaCollectionNamibia Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge Credit: GondwanaCollectionNamibia Palmwag Lodge

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana-Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge activity: Rhino tracking

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Gondwana-Collection Namibia Palmwag Lodge activity: Rhino tracking

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge activity: guided scenic and game drives

Palmwag Lodge Credit: Markus Frank-Schultz Palmwag Lodge - Sundowner

Palmwag Lodge Credit: GondwanaCollectionNamibia Palmwag Lodge

Standard Twin Chalet Comfort Twin Room Family Chalet

Each room is equipped with a twin bed, mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, and air-conditioning for the warmer days. (Bed & breakfast included)

Each room is equipped with a twin bed, mosquito net, en-suite bathroom, and air-conditioning for the warmer days.

The rooms offer a view over the ephemeral river landscape as well as a shaded veranda with chairs and a table invites you to linger. (Bed & breakfast included)

The family rooms can accommodate 4 persons. They are equipped with mosquito nets, en-suite bathroom and a fan for the warmer days. A shaded veranda invites you to linger.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Hair Dryer, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)

Activities Nearby

Natural History Tours

Scenic Game Drives Damaraland Wildlife Excursion Guided Morning Hike Half Day Rhino Tracking Under Canvas Sleep-out

An approximate 4-hour long morning or afternoon drive into the Palmwag Concession area. Refreshments and light snacks are included.

Explore the beauty and wildlife of Damaraland on this varied full day excursion (min. 4 persons). Refreshments and light snacks included.

Join one of our guided morning walks and explore Damaraland on foot (approximately 1.5 hours).

Rely on your experienced guide and follow the tracks of the black rhino. An open game drive vehicle brings you into the Palmwag Concession area. The rhino tracking is done on foot.

An adventurous outing for min. 2 and max. 8 persons. A guided scenic drive takes you to a tented camp in the Palmwag Concession area, where you spend the night. Sit at the camp fire, gaze at the stars and enjoy your dinner.

Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib river in the magnificent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia. 14 canvas chalets project out from the river bank on stilts over the river bed providing unrivalled, shady views of the cliffs opposite. On the fringe of Kaokoland, the lodge offers a perfect jumping off point to explore the remote north west of the country, either independently or on one of the lodge's extensive guided tours. The immediate surrounding area of Damaraland has many rich and interesting activities including desert adapted elephant and Himba settlements within easy reach.

Khowarib Lodge prides itself on the service provided by the local Damaran people. Of particular note are the guiding staff who all have many years experience in the area and unrivalled knowledge of the local environment and wildlife.

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Khowarib Lodge Main Area Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Reception, Bar Area & Restaurant

Khowarib Lodge Pool Area Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Pool with shade-spots, lybeds with cushions, rinsing shower, toilet

Khowarib Lodge Chalet Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Double / Twin Chalets with en-suite open roof bathroom area and own varanda with deck chairs

Khowarib Lodge Boma Area Credit: Leonie van Niekerk A fire is lighted every night with comfortable sitting pillows for everyone to enjoy. Sometimes you might find a traditional "potjie" (stew) cooking on the fire.

Popular Khowarib Lodge Activity Credit: Zané Oosthuizen Desert Elephant Experience - full day

Popular Khowarib Lodge Activity Credit: Caesar Zandberg Meeting the Himba - AM half day

Family Tented Chalet (Kliphuis 4 ppl) Family Tented Chalet (Kliphuis 3 ppl) Tented Double Chalet Tented Twin Chalet Camp Sites

1x Family room for 4 people, the luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

1x Family room for 3 people, the luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

2 double luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

10 Twin luxury, en-suite tents are a short walk from the lodge to the river bank. Viewing platforms extend from the front of each tent shaded by the plentiful Mopani trees but affording splendid views of the gorge.

We offer 10 camping sites benefiting from 220V mains electricity and access to a communal ablution block with hot water showers. Each campsite also has its own light, tap and wash-up area, shade port, maintained BBQ pitch, and own rubbish bin.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Rhino Tracking

Hobatere Lodge is strategically located 65 km north of Kamanjab on the western border of the Etosha National Park. The lodge has an airstrip and is situated in a concession area of 8,808 ha which is home to a wide selection of game, including elephant, giraffe, eland, and Hartmann’s zebra.

The lodge offers the visitor the opportunity to experience game drives in open vehicles and nature walks with experienced and knowledgeable rangers. Early morning and night drives are part of the activities on offer. Many nocturnal animals, such as aardvark, cape fox, bat-eared fox, aardwolf, genet and many more can be encountered on a night drive. Before your exciting night drive, you will be able to enjoy the night sky at our Boma for dinner. Activities also include drives into the Etosha National Park.

The lodge belongs to the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy. One of the primary objectives of the lodge is to increase the benefits to the local community, reducing human wildlife conflict and also conservation of the area.

The name Hobatere means “Find me”, and once you do, you will enjoy a warm welcome and personalized service.

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Hobatere Lodge - Wild Life

Elephant calf from Hobatere Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout

Lions from Hoabatere Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout

Elephant at Hobatere Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout

Hobatere Lodge - Wild Life

Lodge Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lodge Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Anica Britz

Animals Credit: Anica Britz

Tree house Credit: Anica Britz

Cubs Credit: Anica Britz

Lions Credit: Anica Britz

Male lion Credit: Anica Britz

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lion Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lodge Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Lions Credit: Amazing Planet - Filip Kulisev

Elephant duel Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Lions Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Game Drive Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Hobatere Main building Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout

From the Lodge Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Main Building Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Rondawel Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Rondawel Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Waterhole hide Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Entrance Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Pool Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Main Building Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Rooms Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Breakfast Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Lions at Hobatere Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout

Breakfast Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Room Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Room Credit: Arthur Peuckert

The Hobatere Tree House Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Spend the night in our Tree House, overlooking its own private waterhole.

Bathroom Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Rondawel Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Rondawel Credit: Arthur Peuckert

The Hobatere Tree House Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Spend the night in our Tree House, overlooking its own private waterhole.

Boma Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Boma Dinner under the stars

Lounge Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Bar Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Lounge Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Breakfast bar Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Game Drive Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Game Drive Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Room verandah Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Main Building Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Main Building Credit: Arthur Peuckert

Game Drive Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout In the footsteps of giants

The Hobatere Tree House Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Interior

Boma Dinner Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Dinner at our Boma under the stars

The Hobatere Tree House Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Interior

Hobatere Lodge

Elephants Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Close up Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

From the lodge Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

From the lodge Credit: Denzel Bezuidenhout Hobarere Lodge, Become one of the pride

Hobatere Lodge - Accommodation

Hobatere Lodge

Take a virtual tour of Hobatere Lodge and become one of the pride

Rondawel Double room

2 single beds

On request, can accommodate a family

Property Facilities

Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Paid), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Fan, Hair Dryer, Mosquito Nets, Shower, Tea / Coffee

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Night Drives

Activities Nearby

Game Viewing, Safaris, Wildlife Tours

Morning and afternoon game drives Night Drive

Join one of our knowledgeable rangers on a morning or afternoon game drive to explore the concession area, learn more about the plant and bird life, admire the amazing termite mound structures among big mopane trees. If you are lucky, you might even spot a herd of elephants or our local pride of lions, while birding enthusiasts will appreciate the large variety of species. Ask our guides about the Namibian Lion Trust and their involvement with the Hobatere lions. 



Departure from the lodge: Morning drive at 07:00 in summer, at 08:00 in winter | Duration 2-3 hours | Afternoon drive at 16:30 in summer and at 15:00 in winter after coffee, tea and cake | Night drive after dinner at 20:30 in summer and at 20:00 in winter | Minimum 2 guests per excursion – maximum 9 per vehicle | Half-price for children under 12.

With the help of a non-intrusive spotlight our experienced guides will try to find some of those secretive nocturnal animals for you. Since it might become a bit chilly at times on an open game viewer, hot drinks will be served during the night drive.

Departure after dinner at 20:30 in summer and at 20:00 in winter | Minimum 2 guests per excursion – maximum 9 per vehicle | 50% discount for children under 12.

Okaukuejo Resort is located within the Etosha National Park in Namibia. Accommodation options consist of comfortably furnished rooms and chalets with air conditioning, refrigerators, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Chalets have fully equipped kitchens/kitchenettes. Guests can start the day with an inclusive breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a souvenir shop, and an onsite convenience store. Area activities include game drives, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting.

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Arriving at Mokuti – a mere 40 metres from the Etosha Gate - is an experience on its own. A new contemporary safari experience greets you and will leave you speechless as you arrive at the Porte Cochere with its uninterrupted view through the lobby to the pool bar.
Known for its excellent and diverse wildlife encounters, it has become a popular venue for meetings, incentives, weddings and honeymoons. This intimate lodge has 90 rooms and 16 luxury rooms.

The gardens are magnificent, with cool rippling water features that accompany you as you step out of the lobby to the water lounge. Uninterrupted views and gardens that interact with the living spaces create an inviting, friendly, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, which sets the tone for your stay at Mokuti Etosha.

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Mokuti Etosha Reception

Mokuti Etosha Itulye Restuarant

Mokuti Etosha Standard Room

Mokuti Etosha Elephants at the waterhole

Mokuti Etosha Zebra at waterhole

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Dinning Dinning

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Reading Room Reading Room

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Standard Room

Can accommodate max 2 adults & child in cot only. All rooms feature en-suite bathroom with shower, air conditioning, electronic door lock, hair dryer, room safe, telephone, LCD television with satellite TV, Tea/coffee station, mini-fridge, free Wi-Fi.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa

Room Facilities

Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

Airport Shuttle (Available), ATM, Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Game Walks, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Mountain Biking, Museums, Safaris, Tennis Court

Game Drives into Etosha National Park Morning Bush Walk including a bush breakfast Evening bush drive including sunset drinks and bush dinner Ontouka Reptile Park Pool Spa

Guests can make the most of the landscaped gardens — relaxing in the shade under the trees or at the pool; or visit the exciting reptile park, play a game of tennis, explore the reserve by following one of the marked walking trails, be pampered in the spa or workout at the gym. For the slightly more adventurous, there’s the option of accompanying one of Mokuti’s experienced game guides in an open safari vehicle into Etosha National Park. With its vast number of wildlife species, guests will be sighting and photographing ‘til the sun sets.

The early morning hours promise breathtaking moments in Etosha National Park. A morning bush walk brings you up close and personal with nature. Allow our experienced guides to take you on a journey of discovery filled with entertainment, awakening all your five senses. Afterwards, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and nature's sweet serenade especially for you

Experience a game drive on our 4300 hectar reserve. A sundowner leads you into the starry night and an opportunity to discover the thrill of nocturnal life and splendour not seen during the day. Sit down to a boma fire, enjoy a traditional meal alive with flavour and authenticity. Sink into the call of the wild, owls hooting and the 'sawing' of the ever elusive leopard

Join our Conservation Team on a visit to the Ontouka Reptile Park and learn fascinating facts about African reptiles. Book your front row seat at a spectacular crocodiles feeding session! Inhabitants of the park include some of the world’s most dangerous snakes, crocodiles, turtles, goanna, chameleons and many more

Luxury salt pool

Spa

Litulye Dining Room Pool Bar bar

Offering country-style comfort, “home” cuisine with a Namibian touch during breakfast, lunch (dependant on occupancy) and dinner. At night dinners are either a buffet or three course set menus with three selections per course. On certain nights these dinners are served in the garden, under the trees.

Enjoy a cool beer after your Etosha Park trip, have light lunch after lingering at the pool or just meet other travelers and collaborate.

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Situated on a rock terrace half-way up on the slope of Waterberg, the restaurant and eight chalets of Waterberg Plateau Lodge afford grand vistas of the endless Kalahari. Dinner consists of four courses (set menu) with European dishes in the style of Namibian farmhouse cuisine.

The lodge is part of the private nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness, offering a world of experience at the Kalahari's table mountain:
Guests can join guided hikes onto the plateau (8:00) or enjoy an exclusive guided hike just for themselves ("honeymoon sundowner", 16:00). Rhino drives (16:00) and Rhino tracking tours (8:00) offer the opportunity to encounter rhinos and other game at eye-level. There are cultural tours to Hereroland (8:00), not to forget five well-demarcated nature trails including a "Botanical garden" and a History Path with information boards reviving and explaining the past.

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Waterberg Plateau Lodge - Chalets on mountain slope Credit: Waterberg Wilderness, Namibia The chalets of the Waterberg Plateau Lodge are nestled in the bush on a rock terrace on the slope of the Waterberg.

Waterberg Wilderness (private nature reserve) - Plateau Hike Credit: Waterberg Wilderness, Namibia Your hiking guide climbs the plateau with you (approx. 150 m above the plains). He explains plants and animals in the park to you and gives you an insight into the daily life and culture of the Herero people living in this area. Terrific view of the valley or of the plains of the Kalahari.

Waterberg Plateau Lodge - Chalet terrace Credit: Waterberg Wilderness, Namibia Living in nature: Each chalet is equipped with a private terrace, offering a view to the plains of the Kalahari and a plunge pool to cool down.

Waterberg Wilderness (private nature reserve) - Rhino Drive Credit: Sven-Eric Stender, Bush Telegraph Namibia Drive through the Kalahari bush savannah in the nature reserve at the foot of the Waterberg. Rub shoulders with rhinos and watch giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and other game.

Waterberg Plateau Lodge - Rock chalet Credit: Sven-Eric Stender, Bush Telegraph Namibia The twin bed chalet with en-suite bathroom and a fireplace offers views to the plains of the Kalahari

Waterberg Plateau Lodge - Restaurant Credit: Alexander Heinrichs, Germany Guests of the lodge are served breakfast and dinner (set menu, three course) while they enjoy the 270-degree-panorama view.

Rock Chalet

Built from red Waterberg sandstone, the chalet is nestled in the bush on the slope of the mountain and has a private terrace with a plunge pool, providing cooling and attracting birds and small game. The twin-bed room with en-suite bathroom and a sitting area offers views to the endless plains of the Kalahari.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Cultural Tours

Erindi Game Reserve is a jewel in the heart of the wild Namibian landscape. The reserve of 70 000ha is situated 40km east of the town of Omaruru.

Old Traders Lodge provides the accommodation at Erindi Private Game Reserve. This impressive lodge comprises the main dining room and viewing deck as well as 35 well appointed suites that all have views of a water hole. The spacious suites include; comfortable double or twin single beds with crisp linen and warm blankets, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, in-room safe, satellite TV, hairdryers, fridges and kettles.

Erindi falls within the Nama Karoo biome and is arid to semi-arid characterized by scattered low dwarf shrubs interspersed with grasslands. Erindi consists of an amazing array of diverse landscapes including mountains, riverine thickets, inselbergs ("island mountains") and grassland savannahs for as far as the eye can see.

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Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/

Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/

Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/

Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/

Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/

Credit: ErindiOldTradersLodgehttps://erindi.com/